(GENLIS, COMTESSE DE STEPHANIE FELICITE)

Precis de la conduite de Madame de Genlis depuis la revolution. Suivi d'une lettre à Mr. De Chartres & de reflexions sur la critique.

Hambourg, Hoffmann, 1796.

8vo. In contemporary marbled paper covered boards with gilt lettering to spine. Small paper-label pasted on to top of spine. Light wear to spine, a nice and clean copy. IV, 5-296 pp. 

Uncommon first edition of Stéphanie Félicité, comtesse de Genlis’ographical work where she defends her actions and choices during and after the French Revolution. Here Madame de Genlis addresses public criticisms of her life and decisions, particularly in her roles as a writer, educator and political figure associated with the royal family.

Order-nr.: 61573